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Private Fall Lakefront Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Hot Tub

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen

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Wakefield, NH
  • Place, Lake Ivanhoe
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great East Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lovell Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Fall Lakefront Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Hot Tub

Escape to Your Own Private Autumn Retreat on Balch Lake 🍂

Nestled within vibrant fall foliage, this stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath log home awaits you in a private cove on serene Balch Lake. Embrace crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and cozy nights by the fire in this secluded autumn paradise.

Imagine savoring morning coffee from your master bedroom’s private balcony as fiery autumn leaves reflect off the glassy waters below. Explore the tranquility of your own sandy beach or glide along the pristine lake with complimentary kayaks and paddleboards, surrounded by breathtaking New Hampshire foliage.

Every evening becomes special as you gather around the lakeside fire pit under starlit skies, sharing stories, roasting marshmallows, and connecting with loved ones.

🍂 Your Autumn Oasis: Highlights & Features

🍁 Spectacular Fall Foliage Views:
Immerse yourself in panoramic lakeside vistas of brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges from every angle—perfect for photographers and leaf-peeping enthusiasts.

🔥 Private Outdoor Fire Pit:
Share laughs and s'mores beneath autumn stars at your cozy lakeside fire pit—essential for memorable evenings.

🚣 Direct Lake Access & Free Equipment:
Enjoy peaceful paddling excursions with complimentary kayaks and paddleboards on tranquil waters, framed by vibrant fall colors.

🏖️ Sandy Beach & Secluded Cove:
A private sandy beach offers autumn relaxation and play, tucked away from any lake traffic—your personal, peaceful hideaway.

🌳 Handcrafted Log Home & Wood Fireplace:
Feel instantly cozy in a luxurious, artistically crafted log cabin with unique hand-carved beams and exotic wood finishes, perfect for warming up after hikes.

☕ Massive Screened-In Porch:
Bask in fresh autumn air and foliage views—ideal for quiet conversations, family meals, or curling up with a good book.

🍁 Sleeping Arrangements

🛏️ Bedroom 1:
King bed, private balcony with foliage & lake views, Smart Roku TV.

🛏️ Bedroom 2:
Queen bed, quiet retreat on main level (no TV).

🛏️ Bedroom 3:
4 Twin beds (2 bunks), great for kids or friends, Smart Roku TV.

🛏️ Bedroom 4:
Queen bed, relaxing sanctuary, Smart Roku TV.

🎯 Amenities Crafted for Your Comfort

🌲 Outdoor Entertainment & Relaxation:
Private sandy beach, lake dock, hot tub, paddleboards, kayaks, floats, and cozy seating areas perfect for appreciating autumn's serenity.

🏡 Indoor Luxury & Entertainment:
High vaulted ceilings, ample natural light, fireplace, Smart TVs, ping-pong, foosball, NBA Jam arcade machine, pinball, and board games—ideal indoor relaxation after crisp autumn adventures.

🍽️ Fully Equipped Kitchen:
Stainless appliances, gas stove, spacious breakfast bar for warm fall meals and gatherings.

🧺 Home Essentials Included:
Free Wi-Fi, linens, towels, toiletries, and laundry for longer stays.

🐾 Pet & Family-Friendly:
Pets welcomed ($75 fee per pet, max 2); Pack 'n Play and high chair provided.

🍂 Adventure Awaits: Activities & Nearby Attractions

🚶 Autumn Hikes & Scenic Drives:
Near White Mountain National Forest and numerous mountain hikes for incredible fall color viewing.

🍂 Local Charm & Cuisine:
Visit nearby restaurants, charming towns, local cider mills, orchards, and fall festivals celebrating New Hampshire’s autumn spirit.

🍁🍁🍁This autumn, reconnect with nature, family, and tranquility at your private Balch Lake sanctuary, enveloped in the spectacular colors of New Hampshire’s fall season.🍁🍁🍁

🍁 Don’t miss your chance to experience New Hampshire’s peak foliage from the quiet comfort of your own private lakeside retreat. Few places offer this level of beauty, privacy, and lake access during the fall season—and availability goes fast. Make memories you’ll talk about all winter. Book your autumn escape today while prime dates are still open. 🍁

🏡 House Rules & Important Details

✔️ Check-in: 4 PM
✔️ Check-out: 10 AM
🙊 Quiet Hours 10pm-8am: This is a peaceful retreat meant for those who appreciate nature and quiet relaxation—please respect our quiet hours and our neighbors.
🚫 No smoking
🐶 Pet friendly with a $75 per pet fee (2 max)
❌ No events, parties, or large gatherings
📌 Must be at least 25 years old to book
💲 Additional fees and taxes may apply
📸 Photo ID may be required upon check-in
📋 Rental Agreement must be signed by all guests before arrival
🔇 Minut Noise detectors are installed inside and the outside the property due to this being a residential neighborhood. If noise levels are above 80 decibels for more than 10 consecutive minutes the guest will be in violation of our house rules and could be asked to vacate the property
🚶 This property requires stairs to access and 3 out of 4 bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor which requires additional stairs to access
📹 Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is a Ring doorbell located next to the front door facing out towards the front entry area and 2 cameras are located on the garage and back deck facing out towards the back of the property and the beach. These cameras do not look into any interior spaces. These cameras record sound and video when activated by motion and will be on during your stay
🙅 Please note that all cancellations are subject to a $100 processing fee, regardless of the timing of cancellation. This fee helps cover non-refundable charges from payment processors. The rest of your refund will be issued based on our cancellation policy.
🔇 This property features 2 noise monitors, one inside and one outside the home. These devices do not record sound (or video), they only monitor noise levels
🛶 The picnic table boat is operated by paddles manually (due to insurance reasons we do not provide a motor)
📉 Seasonal Note: From mid-October to mid-May (depending on lake level and weather), the lake is drawn down. During this time, the dock, swim raft, swimming, fishing, and picnic table boat may not be available.

✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $49 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $5 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.

To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots. Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to enhance your stay.

These upgrades are optional and include: Pet Fee - $75
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Ivanhoe. Features include a water park, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Ivanhoe and a few minutes from Lake Ivanhoe Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

- No smoking. - No unregistered guests. - Outdoor quiet hours 10 PM - 8 AM. - No events, parties, or large gatherings. - Security Deposit Required
- Rental Agreement Required. - Minimum Age to rent is 25. - Pet friendly w/ $75 fee per pet (+ fees & taxes, 2 pet maximum)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets allowed if well-behaved; damage may impact de

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Private Fall Lakefront Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arianna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at the Balch Lodge! Everything was provided to allow for a very seamless, relaxing and enjoyable time. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about the stay was super easy and Chris was great at communicating. He provided an extensive list of info about the property and all the amenities and responded quickly to any questions.The property itself was great and the perfect spot for a long weekend to catch up with old friends. We had everything we needed and actually only left once just to check out other views of the lake. I would definitely recommend this property if you're looking for a great spot in nature with easy lake access. I hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

james c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great location, property etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent house and communication from the host

Our family including two small children had a wonderful trip at the Lodge at Balch Lake. Chris had excellent communication throughout our stay and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. We were also pleasantly surprised that the primary bedroom has a mini split AC unit and the bunk room has a window AC unit so there was AC throughout the home which was an update to the listing! We also used the pack and play and baby gates for our toddler and were impressed with all of the labels throughout the home letting us know where things were. The sandy beach was easy with our small children and they loved playing on the shore and being able to easily walk in the water. We also enjoyed the kayaks and floats. An overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was great, plenty of rooms for kids and family that visited. Kids had a great time going out on the kayaks and plenty of fish were caught!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip!

When the vacation plans make it out of the group chat! This spot was a wonderful place to have a moms trip. The house was beautiful. They had a ton of very useful supplies and everything was labeled. Great communication when we needed to ask questions. Definitely will be re-booking for a yearly trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Excellent location, great amenities. House was everything we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mariah K.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake vacation

This property is one of a kind, a log “cabin” (beautiful house) with a large yard right on the lake. There was tons to do, kayaks, floats, games, a huge deck to eat dinner outside and plenty of bedrooms for everyone to have their privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022